The Diplomat’s David Gyasi: ‘I’m quite explicit about who Jesus is’
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Emma Fowle2024-11-27T11:05:00
The star of Netflix’s The Diplomat on how becoming a father at 19 drew him to faith and why he’s far more interested in people’s character than their showbiz connections
David Gyasi has recently returned to our TV screens, starring as Austin Dennison, the suave-yet-sensitive British foreign secretary, in the second series of Netflix’s hit political thriller The Diplomat. He is also fresh from taking to the stage at the Royal Festival Hall, where he co-hosted this year’s star-studded Premier Gospel Awards. In real life, Gyasi is as charming and debonair as his onscreen character. So far, so showbiz, you might think.
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